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DN06 WOU

2006 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,628 mi
Last recorded178,628 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 WOU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 178,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 172,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 165,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - both sides - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drip from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 147,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 144,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 141,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 139,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 215,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from under the engine cover.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from under the engine cover.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 102,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,876 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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DN06 WOU is a 2006 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 105,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN06 WOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN06 WOU registered?

DN06 WOU is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is DN06 WOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 WOU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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